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[Updated] There's more to Windows 10 than just the revamped Start menu. I've been keeping this FAQ up to date throughout the Preview program. Here are the latest details, less than two months before the official release. By Ed Bott for The Ed Bott Report | June 2, 2015 -- 22:20 GMT (15:20 PDT)...

The upgrade paths for Windows 7 and Windows 8. To upgrade users must be running Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) or Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update). Image: Microsoft

OK, I just noticed this statement: "The upgrade offer is not being displayed on Enterprise editions or on domain-joined machines, where network administrators typically manage operating system upgrades." Maybe that's why you didn't get the icon? The only thing exciting about the icon is that by...

According to this article, you should. I do on my W7 Pro. Maybe a reboot? http://www.zdnet.com/article/get-windows-10-microsofts-hidden-roadmap-for-the-biggest-software-upgrade-in-history/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61 "There's actually a road map hidden in plain sight...

Go to Windows Update and apply update KB3035583, then you'll see it.

That was added to your system when you applied update KB3035583. It's part of a marketing program they're referring to as GWX. "There's actually a road map hidden in plain sight, included with the update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 that enables the Get Windows 10 icon. An XML file installed...

They've been saying, "For the life of your device." Whatever that means.

The in-place upgrade worked fine for me too.:)

More information is available here: http://www.zdnet.com/article/get-windows-10-microsofts-hidden-roadmap-for-the-biggest-software-upgrade-in-history/?tag=nl.e539&s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61 and here...

By Stu Robarts June 1, 2015 Windows 10 will do away with a number of unpopular features from Windows 8 and 8.1 Image Gallery (6 images) Microsoft has announced that the next version of its Windows operating system, Windows 10, will be made available at the end of next month. Existing...

By Jack Wallen in Five Apps, May 27, 2015, 10:24 AM PST Even in this era of speedy connections, the right app can streamline the download process. Back in the day, we used to take advantage of download managers that would help overcome the slow speeds and get those multiple downloads onto a...

By Woody Leonhard May's Win10 build 10122 release is a bit shaky, but many of its new features are coming into sharper focus. Improvements include a more functional Edge browser, a cleaner start menu, a much-improved Tablet Mode — and even the return of an optional Win7-style backup/restore...

by John Lister on May, 28 2015 at 08:05AM EDT Microsoft is to crack down on what it considers low-quality apps. It's likely an attempt to get its house in order before Windows 10 is officially released to consumers. The decision affects applications that can be downloaded and installed...

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by John Lister on May, 19 2015 at 07:05AM EDT Candy Crush Saga will come pre-installed for Windows 10. It's not yet clear how in-game purchases will work in the Windows edition. The game will be one of four pre-installed games in Windows 10, alongside long-time classics Solitaire Hearts, and...

See if auto-brightness is on. If so, it may be overriding the settings.

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Summary:Business use of tablets is now a reality, says IDC, but it can't make up for the dip in consumer demand. By Steve Ranger | May 13, 2015 -- 14:50 GMT (07:50 PDT) Devices like the Surface Pro 3 are gaining ground in business, according to IDC. Consumers aren't buying as many tablets...

Summary:Microsoft's announcement of how it plans to package Windows 10 is yet another case where the lawyers and marketers turned a simple story into gibberish. Here's the spin-free version. By Ed Bott for The Ed Bott Report | May 14, 2015 -- 11:02 GMT (04:02 PDT) Yesterday, Microsoft...